Finland's Halla-aho says would seek 'Fixit' - report

Jussi Halla-aho, a member of the European Parliament and the Finns party, attends the party meeting in Helsinki, Finland, March 11, 2017. Picture taken March 11, 2017. LEHTIKUVA/Martti Kainulainen via REUTERS

HELSINKI (Reuters) - A front-runner in the race to lead Finland's second-biggest political party told national media on Tuesday that he would actively seek an exit from the euro zone as well as the European Union, if elected.

Jussi Halla-aho, a member of the European Parliament and an anti-immigration hardliner, is one of two front-runners to replace foreign minister Timo Soini who is stepping down as leader of the eurosceptic party in June.